Bear Creek School in Tuscola, IL, serves 36 co–ed students in grades 1 through 8 within a rural community setting.
The school operates with a student–teacher ratio of 18:1, supported by 2 teachers.
Established in 1988, Bear Creek School has an Amish orientation and other religious affiliation.
Annual tuition is $30,300, with access to 13 Advanced Placement (AP) courses.
The school is located near other private schools within 10 miles, including Pleasant View School and Prairie Lane Amish School.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 1-8
- Enrollment: 36 students
- Yearly Tuition: $30,300
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-8
Year Founded
1988
Student Body
Total Students
36 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
National avg.: 11:1
Number of AP/Advanced Courses
13 courses
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$30,300
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: CREDO UT INTELLIGAM
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Bear Creek School cost?
Bear Creek School's tuition is approximately $30,300 for private students.
When is the application deadline for Bear Creek School?
The application deadline for Bear Creek School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Bear Creek School is Pleasant View School (7.7 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Prairie Mennonite School (8.5 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Pleasant View School
(Mennonite)
184 N County Road 300e
Arcola, IL 61910
(217) 268-3886
Arcola, IL 61910
(217) 268-3886
7.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 77 students
Prairie Mennonite School
(Mennonite)
168 E County Road 700 N
Arthur, IL 61911
(217) 578-3758
Arthur, IL 61911
(217) 578-3758
8.5 miles
Gr: PK
Northside School
Montessori School (Amish)
129 E County Road # 500n
Arthur, IL 61911
(217) 395-5801
Arthur, IL 61911
(217) 395-5801
9.8 miles
Gr: K-7 | 33 students
Arthur Christian School
(Christian)
1637 State Hwy 133
Arthur, IL 61911
(217) 543-2397
Arthur, IL 61911
(217) 543-2397
10.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 186 students Avg. class size: 5 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Prairie Lane Amish School
(Amish)
370 N County Road 200 East
Arthur, IL 61911
(217) 543-2707
Arthur, IL 61911
(217) 543-2707
10.3 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 40 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Pleasant View School
(Mennonite)
184 N County Road 300e
Arcola, IL 61910
(217) 268-3886
Arcola, IL 61910
(217) 268-3886
7.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 77 students
Arthur Christian School
(Christian)
1637 State Hwy 133
Arthur, IL 61911
(217) 543-2397
Arthur, IL 61911
(217) 543-2397
10.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 186 students Avg. class size: 5 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(Catholic)
3901 N Mattis Ave
Champaign, IL 61822
(217) 352-7201
Champaign, IL 61822
(217) 352-7201
19.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 210 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 19 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2001 Fox Drive
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 239-6000
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 239-6000
20.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 48 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Calvary Baptist Christian Academy
(Baptist)
2106 E Windsor Ln
Urbana, IL 61802
(217) 367-2262
Urbana, IL 61802
(217) 367-2262
20.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 46 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Pleasant View School
(Mennonite)
184 N County Road 300e
Arcola, IL 61910
(217) 268-3886
Arcola, IL 61910
(217) 268-3886
7.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 77 students
Northside School
Montessori School (Amish)
129 E County Road # 500n
Arthur, IL 61911
(217) 395-5801
Arthur, IL 61911
(217) 395-5801
9.8 miles
Gr: K-7 | 33 students
Arthur Christian School
(Christian)
1637 State Hwy 133
Arthur, IL 61911
(217) 543-2397
Arthur, IL 61911
(217) 543-2397
10.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 186 students Avg. class size: 5 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Prairie Lane Amish School
(Amish)
370 N County Road 200 East
Arthur, IL 61911
(217) 543-2707
Arthur, IL 61911
(217) 543-2707
10.3 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 40 students
Plainview Parochial School
(Amish)
2065 County Rd 1600 E
Arthur, IL 61911
(217) 543-2033
Arthur, IL 61911
(217) 543-2033
11.5 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 39 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Prairie Mennonite School
(Mennonite)
168 E County Road 700 N
Arthur, IL 61911
(217) 578-3758
Arthur, IL 61911
(217) 578-3758
8.5 miles
Gr: PK
Arthur Christian School
(Christian)
1637 State Hwy 133
Arthur, IL 61911
(217) 543-2397
Arthur, IL 61911
(217) 543-2397
10.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 186 students Avg. class size: 5 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Paul Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
101 E Church St
Sadorus, IL 61872
(217) 598-2459
Sadorus, IL 61872
(217) 598-2459
12.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 38 students
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(Catholic)
311 E Madison St
Philo, IL 61864
(217) 684-2309
Philo, IL 61864
(217) 684-2309
16.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 182 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
1403 Regency Drive East
Savoy, IL 61874
(217) 356-1818
Savoy, IL 61874
(217) 356-1818
19.1 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 132 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Lovington Grade School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
330 S High St
Lovington, IL 61937
(217) 873-4318
Lovington, IL 61937
(217) 873-4318
9025.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 148 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Sullivan Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
910 N Graham St
Sullivan, IL 61951
(217) 728-2321
Sullivan, IL 61951
(217) 728-2321
9026.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 565 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Sullivan High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
725 N Main St
Sullivan, IL 61951
(217) 728-8311
Sullivan, IL 61951
(217) 728-8311
9026.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 317 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Bement Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
201 S Champaign St
Bement, IL 61813
(217) 678-4200
Bement, IL 61813
(217) 678-4200
9028.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 143 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Bement High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
201 S Champaign St
Bement, IL 61813
(217) 678-4200
Bement, IL 61813
(217) 678-4200
9028.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 85 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
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